Harbour Manual


  

Fjord arms cutting through the landscape are a common sight along the Norwegian coast. After the last ice age, the wild and beautiful scenery of Western Norway was formed by water melting from glaciers, and rivers that carved their way through rock from the earliest period of the earth’s history. When the ice receded, the landscape was completely transformed – into the high mountains, narrow valleys and deep fjords you can admire if you visit our area.

 


DISTANCES
 

SAILING DISTANCE IN NAUTICAL MILES FROM FLÅM

 

DRIVING DISTANCE IN KILOMETRES FROM FLÅM

Gudvangen

19

 

Gudvangen

18

Bergen

127

 

Bergen

166

Oslo

490

 

Oslo via E6 / R7

354

Olden / Nordfjord

185

 

Olden / Nordfjord

195

Geiranger

237

 

Geiranger

285

Ålesund

192

 

Ålesund

302

Trondheim

341

 

Trondheim

513

Bodø  

571

 

Bodø

 1227

North Cape

985

 

Nordkapp 

 2124

Spitsbergen via Tromsø

1339

 

 

 

 Aurland Harbour Authority is member of: 

 

Norway 2008    

 

                                                                 

CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation of Flåm Port

 

 

Presentation of Aurland Port

 

 

Presentation of Undredal Port

 

 

Presentation of Gudvangen Port

 

 

Name and contacts

 

 

General information of the Authority

 

 

Port facilities - Flåm Port

 

 

Arrival information

 

 

Garbage handling

 

 

Fresh water information

 

 

Transport & Guides - Flåm Port

 

 

Sight of interest

 

 


AURLAND HARBOUR AUTHORITY comprises four harbours:

Flåm, Aurland, Undredal and Gudvangen, nestling securely in the innermost part of the famous Sognefjord. Big cruise ships squeezing through narrow fjord arms surrounded by snow-clad peaks and waterfalls cascading down mountainside, are a beautiful but usual sight. The 204 kilometre-long Sognefjord, which is the longest and deepest fjord in the world, have been a highlight and a main attraction for cruises tourists along the Norwegian coast for many decades.  

FLÅM PORT

Flåm Port is one of Norway’s most popular ports of call for cruise ships, with over 130 ships putting in every summer. As from May 1999 Flåm have improved the berthing facilities to enable the largest cruise ship to berth alongside. The harbour basin has all the facilities for using tender boats on days when several cruise ships are in the harbour at the same time. The new infrastructure of Flåm provides better access for passengers to the tours of the surrounding fjord region.

Flåm is a popular tourist destination and a perfect starting point for half-day and all-day trips in beautiful natural surroundings. Nearby attractions include the famous Flåm Railway, the Flåm Railway Museum, Otternes Farmyard an ancient farm hamlet, Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre, Borgund Stave Church with visitor centre etc. Flåm offers several activities like hiking, cycling, canoeing etc. You will also find hotel, pension, restaurants, supermarket, souvenir shops, post office, bank as well as a shuttle bus service to attractions throughout the summer.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION’S

 

 

Length quay

110 metres. Ships of all sizes can berth.

Depth of quay

12 metres when water level is normal.

Height of quay  - mw water:

2,4 metres when water level is normal.

Water supply:

Capacity per tonne, approx. 80 cubic metres per hour.

Electricity:

Contact the Harbour Authority.

Waste disposal:

8 m³ and 10 m³ containers.

Must be booked 48 hours in advanced.


 

 

AURLAND PORT 

Aurland Port can be visited using tender boats and smaller vessels can berth. Aurland is a modern village community, still with an active agricultural economy. Other important sectors are industry, tourism and electricity generation. Waterfalls and mountain lakes play an important part in the economy of the municipality. Aurland offers attractions like Otternes Farmyard, an ancient farm hamlet from the 17th century, beautiful Vangen church dating from 1202, Aurland shoe factory, or take a bus journey up the Aurlandsdalen valley past dramatic scenery.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION’S

 

 

Anchor depth:

20 – 50 metres. Sand seabed.

Length of quay:

25 metres. Quays of different lengths. Only smaller vessels.

Depth of quay:

2 – 3 metres.

 

UNDREDAL PORT 

Undredal Port lies in idyllic surroundings by the Aurlandsfjord. Small vessels can berth at the quay. Undredal, which has a population of 90 people and some 500 goats, is a lovely little village. Visit Scandinavia’s smallest church, a stave church dating from 1147. Undredal is otherwise known for its excellent goat cheese, which is still made in the traditional way. Visit Eldhuset, a house of cheese where you will get a closer look in the process of maturing white goat cheese. You will have the chance to taste white and brown goat cheese and other local farm products.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION’S

 

 

Anchor depth:

20 – 50 metres. Sand seabed.

Length of quay:

12 metres. Only smaller vessels.

Depth of quay:

3 metres.

 

GUDVANGEN PORT

Gudvangen Port lies innermost in the wild and beautiful Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord arm in Europe. The quay can accommodate tender boats and sightseeing boats. Along the fjord you will see tiny farms clinging to the mountainside as they have done for hundreds of years. Gudvangen is a beautiful little village with a population of 100. The harbour area includes Gudvangen Fjordtell, a hotel built in “Viking “style, Viking shop, restaurant, post office, small store and gas-station. Gudvangen is an ideal starting point for walks along the fjord, fishing trips and bus excursions. Visit the magical white caves!

TECHNICAL INFORMATION’S

 

 

Anchor depth:

Depth 20 –60 meters. Sand seabed.

Length of quay:

40 metres. Only smaller vessels.

Depth of quay:

6 metres.

 Access restrictions:

 Gudvangen - Nærøyfjorden:
Bakkasundet depth 10 metres.

 

Tides:                                                              1 – 1 ½ metres difference.

 

 

NAME & CONTACTS 

 

 

AURLAND HARBOUR AUTHORITY

 

 

 

 

Address:

P.O. Box 80

 

 

NO-5742 Flåm

 

Country:

Norway

 

 

 

 

Phone:

(47) 57 63 14 02 or (47) 57 63 21 00

 

Fax:

(47) 57 63 23 50

 

International Access code:

00

 

 

 

 

Flåm Port is ISPS approved safety level 1

 

 

PFSO Security Officer:

 

pfso@visitflam.com  Phone (47) 48 99 99 16

 

Pilot channel

Emergency/call – channel 16

 

 

Port channel – channel 12

 

 

 

 

E - mail:

flaam.cruise@visitflam.com

 

Internet:

www.visitflam.com & www.flaam-cruise.com

 

 

 

 

Contact person:

Harbour Master John Johnsen

 

 

 

 

Emergency telephone:

Harbour Master John Johnsen, (47) 90 11 29 42

Operation Manager/Booing Sivert Bakk, (47) 92 09 16 97

 

 

 

 

 

Name of tourist information office:

Aurland & Lærdal Tourist Board

 

Address:

P.O. Box 53

 

 

NO-5741 Aurland

 

Phone:

(47) 57 63 33 13

 

Fax:

(47) 57 63 11 48

 

 

 

 

Internet:

www.alr.no

 

E-mail:

info(a)alr.no

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Cruising season:

May – September.

 

 

Average temperature (C):

 

 

 

May:

12 – 16

June:

14 – 20

July:

18 – 22

August:

14 – 20

September:

12 – 18

 

 

Local time (+/- GMT)::

+1 hour GMT, +2 hours in summer during the following dates 30th of March to 26th of October

 

 

Public holidays in cruising season:

1st May Public Holiday

11th May With Sunday

12th May With Monday

17th May Constitution Day

 

 

Local or special festivals to be recommended:

17.05 Constitution Day. Local arrangements.

25.05 Kongevegsmarsjen walk, Styvi/Gudvangen.

09.06  Kysten sin dag (Fjord Day)

20-21.06 Åreleieken Fjord paddling

24.06 Midsummer Eve Celebrations.

12.07 Aurland Market, presentation - local products.

18-20.07 Gudvangen Viking Market

20-22.07 Viking Market in Gudvangen.

25-27.07 Slølshelg (Mountain Farm Weekend

27.07  Aurlandsdalen hike, Østerbø-Vassbygdi.

09.08 World Heritage Tour Hike, Bakka/Dyrdal

10.09 Kystfriluftsdagen (Fjord day in the outdoors)

 27.9-5.10 Slow food festival

 

 

Local currency:

Norwegian Kroner

 

 

Nearest airport:

Sogndal Airport, Haukåsen. Sogndal 100 km
(Driving time 1 ½ hour)
Bergen Int. Airport, Flesland. Bergen 180 km
(Driving time 2 ½ hours)

 

 

Emergency casualty:

Aurland Casualty Station. 10 km
(Driving time 10 min.).
Lærdal Hospital. 38 km
(Driving time 35 minutes)

 

 

Security guards:

On request, 48 hours notice to the Harbour Authority.

 

 

Cost per hour per man:

NOK 250 per hour, minimum 3 hours.

 

 

Best shopping areas and distance:

Around the port.

 

 

Normal shopping hours:

Supermarket
09.00 – 18.00 Monday – Friday,
09.00-15.00 Saturday,
Souvenir shops 08.30 – 22.00 Daily.

 

 

Local good buys:

Knitwear, sweat shirts, pottery and local craft.

 

 

Local Cuisine:

Elk, reindeer, salmon and lamb dishes are recommended, as are the thin, brittle bread called “flattbrød” served with smoked cured ham. Waffles served with sour cream and jam is a popular snack.

 

 

 

PORT FACILITIES – FLÅM

 

 

Is passenger area fenced off:

Yes

 

 

Is pass or I.D. needed for passengers or crew to go ashore:

Yes, passengers and crew must bring ID when going ashore. To be checked by Port Security.

Type of passengers terminal:

Service building with tourist information, ticket office- the Flåm Railway, Post office, souvenirs, restaurant and toilets.

The port area is equipped with:

 

 

 

1. Tourist information office:

Situated in the service building, 200 metres from quay.
Open daily 08.30-20.00.

 

 

2. Post Office:

Situated in the service building, 200 metres from quay.
Open Monday – Friday 09.00-15.30,
Saturday 09.00- 15.00

 

 

3. Bank / money exchange:

Situated in the service building, 300 metres from quay.
Open Monday – Friday 08.30-15.30.

 

 

4. Number of telephone’s:

5 telephones. Coin and phone cards / credit cards.

 

 

5. Public toilets:

Situated in the service building, 200 metres from quay.

 

 

6. Shops:

Souvenir shops, supermarket and restaurants.

 

 

7. Facilities for handicapped passengers:

Yes.

 

 

8. Taxi:

Recommended to book in advanced, there are only 2 taxis available. More on request.

Aurland Taxi (47) 90 13 08 08

Gudvangen Taxi (47) 95 41 94 19

 

 

Approximate cost per hour:

Taxameter.

 

 

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Forms required by the Authorities:

 

 

1. Passenger manifest:

Yes.

 

 

2. Disembarking passenger manifest:

Yes.

 

 

3. Embarking passenger manifest:

Yes.

 

 

4. Crew manifest:

Yes.

 

GARBAGE INFORMATION – FLÅM

 

Can dry garbage be landed:

Yes.

 

 

Can wet garbage be landed:

Yes.

 

 

Are containers available:

Contact the Harbour Authority 48 hours in advanced.

 

 

Size of containers:

8 m³ and 10 m³ containers.

 

 

Cost of service:

On request. Contact the Harbour Authority.

 

 

 

 
FRESH WATER INFORMATION – FLÅM

 

 

Is fresh water available:

Yes.

 

 

Numbers of hoses:

2 hoses.

 

 

Capacity per hose/hour:

Per tonne, capacity 100 cubic metres per hour.

 

 

Tons per hour guaranteed:

80 cubic metres. Depends on ship equipment.

 

 

Type of fitting:

4" Stolz, with adopter to suite other types of fittings.

 

 

Cost:

NOK 14 per tonne.